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New Aviation Minister welcomes industry’s growing commitment to gender diversity
Baroness Vere will oversee government matters on aviation, international, security (not maritime and rail), legislation in the Lords, EU and EU Exit.
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More service stations to become fully accessible as government fund opens
Department for Transport is partnering with Muscular Dystrophy UK to award money for Changing Places toilets.
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Prepare to drive in the EU after Brexit
What all drivers from the UK may need to do to drive in the EU and EEA if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019.
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More seats, services and state-of-the-art trains for passengers on new East Midlands railway
Abellio announced to run East Midlands Railway franchise from August 2019.
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Government invests in Warrington congestion cutting scheme
New road will benefit both road users and residents.
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Half of department’s rail operators now delivering improved delay repay compensation
Passengers on 50% of DfT operated franchises are now eligible for improved compensation schemes when their trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more.
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What the Department for Transport does
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 23 agencies and public bodies.
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- Transport appraisal and modelling strategy: informing future investment decisions
- Memorandum of understanding between Heathrow Community Engagement Board and Department for Transport
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation annual report 2017 to 2018
- DfT major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
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Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
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